The official draw for the Billie Jean King by Gainbridge Cup Finals came about right this moment in London, United Kingdom, and the Canadian staff offered by Sobeys finds itself within the high half of the draw. As one of many 4 seeded groups, Canada will obtain a direct bye to the quarter-finals and can face the winner of the tie between Germany and Nice Britain.
“Profitable the Billie Jean King Cup final yr for the primary time in our nation’s historical past is one thing we’ll always remember,” mentioned Heidi El Tabakh, captain of the Canadian staff. “Nevertheless, although we’re the defending champions, we wish to proceed to make historical past and elevate that iconic trophy as soon as once more. I’ve extraordinarily excessive hopes for our staff, however we’ll must carry our ‘A’ sport with so many proficient international locations competing on this unimaginable match.”
The Finals will happen at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Spain from November 12-20, 2024, one week later within the season than in earlier years. The Worldwide Tennis Federation (ITF) introduced final week that the change in dates was prompted by the prolonged WTA calendar. Along with the brand new schedule for the Finals, the ITF unveiled a modified format, with the round-robin section being changed by a knockout competitors.
4 first-round ties between the eight non-seeded nations will happen from November 12-14, with the profitable groups becoming a member of the 4 seeded nations within the quarter-finals (November 15-17). The semi-finals will happen on November 18 and 19, adopted by the championship tie on November 20.
Draw Outcomes – 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals
First spherical
Germany vs. Nice Britain
Slovakia vs. USA
Spain vs. Poland
Japan vs. Romania
Quarter-finals
Canada (1) vs. Germany/Nice Britain
Australia (4) vs. Slovakia/USA
Spain/Poland vs. Czechia (3)
Japan/Romania vs. Italy (2)
Tickets are because of go on sale subsequent week, and the schedule will likely be confirmed within the coming days. For extra details about the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, please click on right here.
